Subtract 10/25 from 16/70
16/70 - 10/25 is -6/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 25 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
16/70 = 16 × 5/70 × 5 = 80/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
10/25 = 10 × 14/25 × 14 = 140/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
80/350 - 140/350 = 80 - 140/350 = -60/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -6/35
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